The Ridge house is a jewel located in the dense urban fabric of Rajajinagar, Bengaluru. The brick house exterior is a bijou, sitting on a plot of 2400 sq. ft, shining brightly due to the two striking volumes of the built form adorned with simple yet folksy jaali bricks.
Editor’s Note: “Distinguished by its eye-catching proportions and quaint brick jaali facade, this 2400 sq. ft. house is located in the garden city of India. Split into two volumes, the home is greeted by a tree at the threshold before the doorsteps. Aims to remain contemporary while also honoring heritage in both its interior and outdoor spaces. Emphasizing spatial and visual comfort, Ridge House upholds family values and stands as a testament to the life it lovingly serves.” ~Baarat Krishna
The Brick House Exterior is a Jewel in the Dense Urban Fabric | Enviarch Studio
The volume below belongs to the homeowners’ parents, while the upper volume, carved around outdoor spaces, belongs to the homeowners. A tree greets visitors as they approach the house and guides them through a modest, narrow entryway that opens into a more spacious interior.
The homeowners, a young couple, expressed their desire for a vernacular yet modern and inward-looking residence. Additionally, they enjoy hosting guests and spending time outdoors. Designers carefully designed to meet all the requirements and ensure privacy from neighboring homes, while also providing outdoor spaces to express.
The design further divides the upper volume into two distinct areas: one for entertaining guests and the other for private activities. The space you encounter upon entry encompasses a kitchen, dining area, worship space, and a courtyard flanked by the dining and living rooms. This versatile space breaks the barrier between the two volumes
It serves as an extension of the communal areas and brings the outdoors in, allowing for ample natural light, fresh air, and greenery to enhance the living environment.
Here, the design seamlessly weaves the spaces together, differentiating them only through tactile flooring. Incorporating the powder room door into the elevation, and further concealing it with wooden panels to preserve the courtyard experience
The adjoining volume consists of bedrooms and a multipurpose family room that can be easily converted into a third bedroom. These spaces overlook the other half of the volume, creating a double-height volume that enhances the sense of spaciousness below.
A skylight punctures the Mangalore tiled roof, allowing natural light to permeate the residence. The interior of the roof is cladded with wood, contributing to the warmth of the spaces with neutral tones.
The facade, bedecked with brick jaali, brings in an architectural expression as well as provides visual privacy for the bedroom. The modern interpretation of these time-honored materials ensured the seamless culmination of the contemporary and vernacular style.
Despite being located in a crammed context, the Ridge House is conscientiously designed to serve as a nurturing haven for the family, ensuring that the essential values of family life are prioritized and preserved.
Fact File
Designed by: Enviarch Studio
Project Type: Residential Architecture Design
Project Name: The Ridge House
Location: Bangalore
Year Built: 2024
Project Size: 3000 Sq.ft
Design Team: Shravan Pradeep, Megha Nanaiah, Saroja Sethuraman, Shruthi Jayaraman & Pragati Somani
Photograph Courtesy: Yash R Jain
Source: Archdaily
The Firm’s Website Link: Enviarch Studio
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